Reddan set to retire after third Test against South Africa, Jared Payne ruled out

Ireland scrum-half Eoin Reddan has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby following the third and final deciding Test against South Africa on Saturday, putting an end to a stellar 10-year international career.

Reddan, who will now pursuit a career in aviation finance will make his 71st appearance for Ireland on Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Stadium.

After making his debut against France in February 2006, Reddan went on to play 28 Six Nations games and 11 World Cup games for Ireland.

Reddan has also represented various clubs including Connacht, Munster, Wasps and Leinster and has been part of three Heineken Cups, two Pro12s and a Challenge Cup triumph.

"I have been privileged to be part of so many successful teams over the course of my career," said Reddan, who will start on the bench against the Springboks.

"To win European and domestic honours with both Wasps and Leinster has been fantastic and to taste Six Nations success with Ireland over the past three seasons has been incredible.

"I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences that professional rugby has provided over the course of my career but feel that now is the right time to commit to the next chapter of my life and take on a new challenge."

Meanwhile, fullback Jared Payne will be missing the Saturday's encounter after failing to recover from a calf injury and will be replaced by Connacht's Tiernan O'Halloran.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has also recalled Keith Earls, CJ Stander and Jordi Murphy to his starting line-up while Matt Healy will be among the replacements.

The series is currently levelled at 1-1 with both Ireland and South Africa managing to win a game apiece in the first two matches.

Ireland: Tiernan O'Halloran, Andrew Trimble, Luke Marshall, Stuart Olding, Keith Earls, Paddy Jackson, Conor Murray, Jamie Heaslip, Jordi Murphy, CJ Stander, Devin Toner, Iain Henderson, Mike Ross, Rory Best (captain), Jack McGrath

Replacements: Sean Cronin, Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Furlong, Ultan Dillane, Rhys Ruddock, Eoin Reddan, Ian Madigan, Matt Healy